Using a garlic braid
The braid brings around 1.2 kg of garlic together in a form you can hang in the kitchen or pantry. Break off one bulb whenever you need it. Because the braid hangs freely, more air can circulate around the garlic than in a closed container or drawer. One braid, made by hand, costs €25.
Start with the bulbs at the bottom and work upwards. The rest of the braid stays tied together and hanging until you need it.
How we make a garlic braid
We plant every clove by hand in late October. The garlic is lifted in late June and left in the field for two days so the soil on the roots can dry. We then move it under cover in bundles, where it cures naturally for six weeks without drying ovens.
We begin making braids once the stalks feel like paper. We clean and sort the garlic, then braid the dry stalks by hand.
Where to hang your braid and how to order it
Choose a dry, dark and well-ventilated place at around 10–15 °C. A refrigerator or sealed plastic bag is unsuitable. Do not enclose the braid in a container either, as its practical advantage is that air can circulate around the bulbs.
You can pick up your braid free of charge at Gaberje, Kratka 4, Lendava. If you need delivery, availability, method and price are agreed after the WhatsApp order. The displayed total covers products only.